Thursday, February 12, 2009

Made of Pure Win

Rosarie is done. I am totally pleased with the result.
I am really glad I knit this first, it's a great way to kick off the year. I only wish the weather was cooler, because this is one hot vest. Here is the front...
And the back.... (crinkled because I wore it in the car going to Knitch. Um, to buy yarn, certainly not just to show it off)
And the inside showing hot steek action... (and cat hair if you click for big)
And the back of the shoulders where I signed it....

And there it is, the first FO of 2009, started January 1st and finished today! I have still got the buttons loosely tied on until I am really happy with placement, but I'm going to have to fiddle with that. It is still a little on the lumpy side because I didn't block it to death, but a few washings and it will finish sorting itself out. I caught the light too late in the day to really capture the color, but I'm not going to fight it. You will all just have to see it in person.

9 comments:

Janice in GA said...

That is truly stunning.

Well done!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous. I especially love how you signed it.

Unknown said...

Rosarie is beautiful! I can't wait to see it in person.

Jane said...

Totally Fabulous! You look great in it. Congratulations.

Pat said...

THAT is an absolutely gorgeous vest!!!

Kim said...

So pretty!

Hockey Mom said...

Made of pure gorgeous! I bow to your mad feral/steeking skills!

Never gonna give you up!

Debbie D said...

Very impressive. Beautiful knit and can't believe you were able to knit something so complex in a month and half.

turtlegirl76 said...

Beautiful! It looks awesome. I particularly like the touch of the signature. =D